Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

[shoreward]

We are staying at the Swan in September. Does anyone know if it is okay on check out day to check your luggage over at the beach club or yacht club with the airline check-in? We have a late flight out and it would be great to check our luggage and not have to worry about checking it at the airport. Thanks

The Swan is not a Disney resort, so as a Swan guest, you will not be allowed to use the RAC, which is a perk only for Disney resort guests.

 

[wishinon3stars]

The Swan is not a Disney resort, so as a Swan guest, you will not be allowed to use the RAC, which is a perk only for Disney resort guests.

Thanks for your reply. I asked because I’ve used RAC many times And know it’s run by the airlines so I was just wondering. I guess I was looking at it as a perk of the airlines And with all the social distancing requirements now the airlines may like bags checked at hotels better

 

[shoreward]

Thanks for your reply. I asked because I’ve used RAC many times And know it’s run by the airlines so I was just wondering. I guess I was looking at it as a perk of the airlines And with all the social distancing requirements now the airlines may like bags checked at hotels better

The RAC and DME are the two perks that I miss the most, when I stay at the Swan.

Airport Transportation and Check In – Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What is Resort Airline Check-In Service?
A.

Resort Airline Check-In Service is a benefit offered to Guests of select Disney Resort hotelswho are departing from Orlando International Airport on participating airlines.
You can check your luggage and receive your airline boarding pass right at your Disney Resort hotel. Resort Airline Check-In Service is available if you are flying on:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines (U.S. Domestic Flights Only)
• JetBlue Airways
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines

 

[MarBee]

The Swan is not a Disney resort, so as a Swan guest, you will not be allowed to use the RAC, which is a perk only for Disney resort guests.

Thanks for your reply. I asked because I’ve used RAC many times And know it’s run by the airlines so I was just wondering. I guess I was looking at it as a perk of the airlines And with all the social distancing requirements now the airlines may like bags checked at hotels better

Just adding that RAC isn’t happening right now at Disney resorts either because of Covid restrictions. This can definitely change at any time, but just thought I’d soften the blow of not having RAC for you

 

[shoreward]

Just adding that RAC isn’t happening right now at Disney resorts either because of Covid restrictions. This can definitely change at any time, but just thought I’d soften the blow of not having RAC for you

From Disney;

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• Resort airline check-in service may be temporarily unavailable

It seems like this is up in the air, right now.

 

[Magical Courtney]

Curious if anyone knows what dining/ amenities will be open to guest when S & D open? I have my stay starting Aug 1st and I’m hoping that there will be options for dining and the pool will be open.

 

[Dave006]

Yes the pool(s) will be open and dining with social distancing in place. So far the Swan & Dolphin have posted the following PDF document that provides information the resort, cleaning changes, and more details on dining and pools, etc...

Dave

 

[Magical Courtney]

Yes the pool(s) will be open and dining with social distancing in place. So far the Swan & Dolphin have posted the following PDF document that provides information the resort, cleaning changes, and more details on dining and pools, etc...

Dave

Thank you!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yes the pool(s) will be open and dining with social distancing in place. So far the Swan & Dolphin have posted the following PDF document that provides information the resort, cleaning changes, and more details on dining and pools, etc...

Dave

That is a great piece, Dave, thanks. Where did you find that? I am going to see if I can put it in the OP.

 

[Dave006]

Hi @Dan Murphy. It was posted on the Swan & Dolphin site. Here it the page. It is the last hyperlink: Our Committment to Clean.

https://swandolphin.com/importantinfo/index.html
Dave

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hi @Dan Murphy. It was posted on the Swan & Dolphin site. Here it the page. It is the last hyperlink: Our Committment to Clean.

https://swandolphin.com/importantinfo/index.html
Dave

Ahhh, I see, Dave. Thanks. It is in that COVID box on the very first home page. Sometimes it is difficult to figure out where stuff is on the S/D site. Though not nearly as bad as the Disney site/s. I did add it to the top of the OP, important information there for people going in the months ahead, wondering what S/D are doing with COVID still very present. Thanks again, Dave.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hi @Dan Murphy. It was posted on the Swan & Dolphin site. Here it the page. It is the last hyperlink: Our Committment to Clean.

https://swandolphin.com/importantinfo/index.html
Dave

I did additionally add a link to the information box. Good, helpful information there. Thanks once more, Dave.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Cove making progress..

https://www.google.com/search?q=Cov...ur7oBg&bih=775&biw=1522&tbs=qdr:w&hl=en&hl=en

 

[pepperandchips]

Not sure if I know how to post a tweet but I saw Rteetz post it in a thread I can’t quote from. Swan/Dolphin guests being moved to JW Marriott Bonnet Creek for stays through 7/29. I am looking forward to trying the JW eventually, rates have been very competitive when I have checked.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277706885395894274

 

[SteveH]

That's interesting, not sure I'd go for that myself as the big plus to S/D beyond rates is the Epcot location.

 

[islandsnoopy]

That's interesting, not sure I'd go for that myself as the big plus to S/D beyond rates is the Epcot location.

Imho, it's the main benefit of staying at the Swan. Haven't received any notification from the Swan yet on my reservation.

 

[jennypenny]

Yeah, that's not the same as being able to walk to the parks and enjoy the boardwalk. I'd pass and try to snag a DVC room if it were me.

 

[pepperandchips]

That's interesting, not sure I'd go for that myself as the big plus to S/D beyond rates is the Epcot location.

Oh I agree, I would be unhappy if they moved me when I was planning to be staying on Crescent Lake, but I still want to stay there eventually

 

[emilymad]

We are staying at the JW Marriott later this month. I would never say it is equivalent to the S/D from what I have researched. The location is not even close to the same. The pool looks nice at the JW Marriott but not at all the same as the massive pool complex the S/D.

 

[pepperandchips]

We are staying at the JW Marriott later this month. I would never say it is equivalent to the S/D from what I have researched. The location is not even close to the same. The pool looks nice at the JW Marriott but not at all the same as the massive pool complex the S/D.

If you are up to it, I would love to see photos and your thoughts. I bet others over on the Orlando forums discussing off-site reviews would love it too!